Gallagher expands offerings in Florida with pair of deals
Global brokerage Gallagher has acquired Florida-based firms managing property insurance programme and specialising in commercial risks to expand its service offerings in a key market.
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Fort Myers, Florida-based Specialty Risk Management Services, and its affiliate, Private Client Insurance Services.
Specialty Risk Management Services manages a property insurance programme for businesses in Florida. Private Client Insurance Services is an agency specialising in commercial risks, condominium associations and personal lines.
Following the deal, Elaine Hawkins, Wes Brewer and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Bumpy Triche, head of Gallagher's Southeast retail property/casualty brokerage operations.
"Specialty Risk Management Services and Private Client Insurance Services have a culture similar to ours and will deepen our service offerings in a key market," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO. "I am delighted to welcome Elaine, Wes and their associates to Gallagher."
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